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Steve FolsomTue, 09 Aug 2011 17:06:20 +0000http://www.prosportsblogging.com/?p=58954#comment-28512I think it was more of O'Dowd trying to get the most for Ubaldo now before a potential drop in value. Ubaldo was the best pitcher available at the deadline and teams were desperate to add a potentially elite arm. I don't think O'Dowd was too concerned over paying him though because his contract was VERY club friendly for 3 more years. If Jimenez does not return to 2010 form, then yeah it was the right move. If he, like you said, rolls off consistent 15-18 win seasons, then it would look like a bad deal. Only time will tell.I think it was more of O’Dowd trying to get the most for Ubaldo now before a potential drop in value. Ubaldo was the best pitcher available at the deadline and teams were desperate to add a potentially elite arm. I don’t think O’Dowd was too concerned over paying him though because his contract was VERY club friendly for 3 more years. If Jimenez does not return to 2010 form, then yeah it was the right move. If he, like you said, rolls off consistent 15-18 win seasons, then it would look like a bad deal. Only time will tell.
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MJaySun, 07 Aug 2011 01:00:04 +0000http://www.prosportsblogging.com/?p=58954#comment-28361Dan O"Dowd obviously felt he had to move Ubaldo Jimenez due to future contract demands he didn't want to pay and what he anticipated as diminishing perceived value in the next couple of years.
This deal to him offered the best return. The question is will the players acquired, collectively, produce more than Jimenez.
All have the talent to contribute but not all will.
Pomeranz will have to sharpen up his control, cut down on free passes to batters and prove his curveball will work in Colorado Springs and Denver, a big challenge.
White looks most ready to contribute and if he can settle in as a no. 3-quality starter then that's success. If not, if he can become a plus-reliever at the back end of the bullpen, that too would be success.
Gardner is a fringe prospect, McBride's bat might play in a utility role.
If Jimenez rips off consistent 15-18 win seasons the Rockies likely lost in this trade but if he is mediocre, then Colorado could hold their own or win this exchange.
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http://www.coloradorockiesprospects.comDan O”Dowd obviously felt he had to move Ubaldo Jimenez due to future contract demands he didn’t want to pay and what he anticipated as diminishing perceived value in the next couple of years.

This deal to him offered the best return. The question is will the players acquired, collectively, produce more than Jimenez.

All have the talent to contribute but not all will.

Pomeranz will have to sharpen up his control, cut down on free passes to batters and prove his curveball will work in Colorado Springs and Denver, a big challenge.

White looks most ready to contribute and if he can settle in as a no. 3-quality starter then that’s success. If not, if he can become a plus-reliever at the back end of the bullpen, that too would be success.

Gardner is a fringe prospect, McBride’s bat might play in a utility role.

If Jimenez rips off consistent 15-18 win seasons the Rockies likely lost in this trade but if he is mediocre, then Colorado could hold their own or win this exchange.